22 Jun '16 22:22>
I'm doing a home study on seeking God first, and pulled these scriptures
up, the vast majority nearly all say the same thing while a handful change
up the meaning and a couple do so making the text completely different
than the rest.
In the context of our daily lives as believers how should this verse be followed?
Parallel Verses
New International Version
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
English Standard Version
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Berean Study Bible
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
Berean Literal Bible
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
New American Standard Bible
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
King James Bible
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.
International Standard Version
But first be concerned about God's kingdom and his righteousness, and all of these things will be provided for you as well.
NET Bible
But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
New American Standard 1977
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.
Jubilee Bible 2000
But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
King James 2000 Bible
But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
American King James Version
But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.
American Standard Version
But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Darby Bible Translation
But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
English Revised Version
But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Webster's Bible Translation
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
World English Bible
But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
Young's Literal Translation
but seek ye first the reign of God and His righteousness, and all these shall be added to you.
The ones below have a different flavor from all of those above.
The scriptures above are all saying "Seek first God's Kingdom, and
God's righteousness.
The ones below shift the message a little, where they agree is God's
Kingdom, where they disagree is on the verbiage about God's righteousness.
The a couple of scriptures below have just righteousness as an aim, or
live righteously which is different than God's righteousness.
One speaks to God's justice which departs the word righteousness, and
the other has us looking for God's approval which is not God's righteousness.
Weymouth New Testament
But make His Kingdom and righteousness your chief aim, and then these things shall all be given you in addition.
New Living Translation
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
GOD'S WORD® Translation
But first, be concerned about his kingdom and what has his approval. Then all these things will be provided for you.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Seek ye therefore first the kingdom of God, and his justice, and all these things shall be added unto you.
up, the vast majority nearly all say the same thing while a handful change
up the meaning and a couple do so making the text completely different
than the rest.
In the context of our daily lives as believers how should this verse be followed?
Parallel Verses
New International Version
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
English Standard Version
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Berean Study Bible
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
Berean Literal Bible
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
New American Standard Bible
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
King James Bible
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.
International Standard Version
But first be concerned about God's kingdom and his righteousness, and all of these things will be provided for you as well.
NET Bible
But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
New American Standard 1977
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.
Jubilee Bible 2000
But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
King James 2000 Bible
But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
American King James Version
But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.
American Standard Version
But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Darby Bible Translation
But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
English Revised Version
But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Webster's Bible Translation
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
World English Bible
But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
Young's Literal Translation
but seek ye first the reign of God and His righteousness, and all these shall be added to you.
The ones below have a different flavor from all of those above.
The scriptures above are all saying "Seek first God's Kingdom, and
God's righteousness.
The ones below shift the message a little, where they agree is God's
Kingdom, where they disagree is on the verbiage about God's righteousness.
The a couple of scriptures below have just righteousness as an aim, or
live righteously which is different than God's righteousness.
One speaks to God's justice which departs the word righteousness, and
the other has us looking for God's approval which is not God's righteousness.
Weymouth New Testament
But make His Kingdom and righteousness your chief aim, and then these things shall all be given you in addition.
New Living Translation
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
GOD'S WORD® Translation
But first, be concerned about his kingdom and what has his approval. Then all these things will be provided for you.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Seek ye therefore first the kingdom of God, and his justice, and all these things shall be added unto you.